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The first day I arrived at the office I could hardly breathe,I started to cough,my eyes stung so badly that I thought I was goin..."See entire review

IQAir New Edition GC Series Air Purifiers

IQAir New Edition GC Series air purifiers are now 32% quieter, deliver 21% more clean air and have 20% longer filter life. GC series remove gases, chemicals, odors and even tobacco smoke contaminants. Learn more about the four GC models below. See our rating and customer reviews.

Description of IQAir New Edition GC Series Air Purifiers

The IQAir GC air purifiers are our number one choice for environments polluted by gaseous and chemical contaminants. Each GC model features four high capacity gas filter cartridges containing the highest quality activated carbon specifically enhanced to remove a particular type of gas, chemical or voltile organic compound (VOC). Though their primary focus is to control gas and chemical contaminants, they are equipped with high-efficiency HEPA pre-filters for capturing dust, allergens and other airborne particles. Post filter sleeves for each gas phase filter ensures carbon dust and other fine particles do not outflow into the room with the fresh, clean air.

Needs to get rid of tobacco smoke and odors. The best advice is to open the doors and banish the smokers to the outside. Then turn on your IQAir Multigas air purifier to clear the air. Next, to really rid the odors embedded in furnishings and drapes and bedding, we recommend using a vapor steam cleaner

Performance certification: each unit is individually tested and certified for performance efficiency before it leave the factory in Switzerland

Important Notice: 120V Model

This air cleaner is safety tested and approved for the voltage requirements in the U.S., Canada and Mexico only.

This air cleaner will be damaged if plugged into a 220-240V outlet.

The use of a transformer or adaptor will not prevent the risk of damage.

This product has no warranty coverage when used outside North America.

Advanced controlsRemote ControlIQAir HEPA Filter

How it Works:

These air purifiers take in air from the bottom of the unit, the air is passed through the pre filter, then through the fan, then through the gas media, the post filter and the air is vented out of the sides just below the top of the unit.

One thing to remember about all air purifiers is that the effectiveness of the air purifier depends upon the rate of re-contamination. For instance, if you want to get rid of tobacco smoke and you continue to have smokers in your environment, the air purifier will not be as effective, nor will the filters last as long.

Air cleaners can remove the gases and odors from the air, but not those embedded in upholstery, draperies, clothing and carpet. To do that you must use a vapor steam cleaner. If you continue to recontaminate the area, you will be in a constant cycle of air purification and vapor steam cleaning.

Learn more about protecting your family from Viruses, Biological Contaminants, Allergens, Bacteria and Gases...Create a SafeRoom using an inflow or outflow ducting kit attachment to your Iqair air purifier!

The IQAIR GC Series air purifiers are for those with serious gas, chemical, & odor issues. They offer a choice of gas filter media based on what the consumer is trying to remove from their environment. IQAIR has managed to provide an air cleaner with above average carbon media without sacrificing particulate filtration. As with all IQAIR air purifiers, the GC series has all of the features and benefits we have come to expect.

Pluses:

Robust Pre-filter is a high efficiency, high-capacity tightly pleated filter pack that is actually a H11 rated HEPA filter which means it will remove 98% of all particulates 0.3 of a micron and larger. It will help prolong the life of the 4 gas filter cartridges.

Electrostatic Post-Filter Sleeves are provided for each of the gas filter cartridges to complete the filtration of any remaining particulates needing to be removed including any carbon leaving the gas cartridges. It will achieve 99.97% efficiency at removing particulates 0.3 of a micron and larger.

More Gas Phase Media: A GC air purifier has much more gas phase media than most comparably priced models. The four high capacity gas filter cartridges each provide a specific type of gas, chemical, or voc control. The cartridges are cylindrical in shape and have a large surface area that promotes high gas removal and ensures a high air flow rate within the machine.

Maximum room coverage of up to 1000 square feet: when running these units on the medium speeds it will clean a room up to 600 square feet.

Good for bedroom use with lower than average noise level on the first two fan speeds, on the third speed it is a pleasant quiet background hum, speed 4 is a bit noisy but some users will tolerate it, and like all HEPA air purifiers, it is fairly noisy on speed 5 & 6. These high speeds are best suited for quick cleaning when you are not in the room or at home.

Advanced controls and remote: one of the big pluses of the IQAIR GC Series is its control options. While we did not see the need for the remote control, we were impressed with the ability to set the machine to go on and off at certain pre-designated times and fan speeds. The four key touch pad displays the programming timer status, filter life and status, and fan speed.

Easy to change filters: the pre-filter is situated in the bottom module and is easy to access remove and replace, the 4 gas filter cartridge’s bottom knobs are lined up with the grooves in the housing and a slight turn tightens them into place. Finally, the post filter sleeves are slid over each gas filter cartridge. Although a bit tricky, patience will result in this being completed without too much difficulty.

Constructed of non-off gassing ABS materials that are UV stabilized and high impact resistant

3-D Ultra seal design is a three-dimensional seal between the filter element and the housing of the air cleaner that does not allow any air to by-pass the filters so all the air is cleaned

Gas filter air-tight design: each of the 4 filters are cylindrical in design and fit over the opening above the fan. When they are turned along the grooves to lock in place they become air tight; the only path for the air is to go up through the inside of each filter, pass through the carbon media, and out the sides. Since the filters are sealed at the top there is no way any of the air can by-pass the filter and the only way out is through the carbon.

Filter change indicator light is provided for each of the 3 filters and it displays green until 20% of the filter life remains, orange when 20% remains, red when 10% remains, and flashing red when none remains which is when you should replace it, although you should order your replacement when it indicates orange or red.

Has been in business since the 1960’s selling air purifying products in hospitals and industrial clean-rooms

Certified performance: each IQAIR air purifier is measured at the factory and certified by the quality control engineer who tested it. Included in each box is a certificate of performance in air delivery, filter leakage, and particle filtration efficiency.

Quality of Filters: IQAIR designs and manufactures all of their filters so you can be assured of the quality which includes the completion of the tight seal to the housing to eliminate bypassing to attain 100% filtration

Value for the price: although it costs more than most air purifiers on the market what IQAIR provides in the way of quality, design, and performance strongly outweighs the higher than normal price tag.

Minuses:

If quiet is the paramount feature you are looking for above all else, the GC Series is not our quietest air purifier, although they are far from the noisiest, especially when run on the lower fan speeds.

It would be nice if it had an automatic setting including dust & odor sensors to regulate the fan speed

Even though one does not need to replace all 3 filters at the same time, the 2 most expensive filters, the gas filter cartridges and the post filter sleeves, are replaced simultaneously which is something to be aware of. The average annual filter replacement costs are approximately $337 for the Multigas & VOC models and $385 for the Chemisorber & AM models.

Summary:

The IQAIR GC series are recommended for those who are chemically sensitive or primarily need to remove airborne chemical, gases, and odors from their indoor environment. We were impressed that IQAIR is able to design a machine to address specific gas issues while maintaining excellent particulate removal efficiency. We recognize that the price tag and cost of filter maintenance are high, but you get what you pay for with this machine. The GC series is not for everyone, however when one’s environment is such that specific chemicals, gases and odors are the priority to resolve, it is nice to know there is a product that will efficiently and effectively address the issue.

IQAir New Edition GC Series Air Purifiers - which is best for you?

IQAir GC Multigas Air Purifier

IQAir GC Multigas Air PurifierExpert:

For control of wide-range gaseous organic and inorganic chemicals including tobacco smoke

I developed VOC sensitivities over the years. The problem...my husband and I are do-it-yourselfers, especially painting. Even with the no/low VOC paints, I was still reacting. This filter has made the... (see entire review)

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Hud (Dupont, WA)

I have used this product for: over 5 years

Expertise: intermediate

This product is: used in addition to another, similar product

Very Effective Air Purifier

Date: February 26, 2014

Pros: high quality, effective

Effective and really does work. Yes you have to change the filters but very easy system to do it with lights going from green to orange and finally red when you do have replace them. But the IQAir M... (see entire review)

These purifiers in several important respects from others:
- Superior particle filtration -- they suffer less from leakage
- Effective VOC removal (equal to comparable units, much better than mo... (see entire review)

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snook

I have used this product for: 1-3 months

Expertise: intermediate

This product is: a replacement for another, similar product

does NOT work

Date: January 12, 2013

Pros: easy to useCons: ineffective

I bought this and an airpura. Neither did ANYTHING to reduce chemicals in our air. We are bombarded with multi chemicals from an ultra-modern slaughter house approximately 100 yards away. Since incept... (see entire review)

I had purchased the VOC unit specifically to get rid of smells and fumes coming from a roof renovation. I was impressed with the specs and testing sheet which shows how well it removed particles from ... (see entire review)

This air purifier probably saved my job. I was having serious problems with outgassing from the carpet. My office ordered this unit for me (bless them!). I work in a very large open space so it can't ... (see entire review)

Kit includes an upper grille which screws into the air purifier's base, a lower grille that is secured by four clips and 3 coarse dust pre-filter pads. A filter pad may be washed several times before it needs to be replaced. (Item# 210-50-00-00).

Includes inflow ducting kit. Fits with any IQAir air purifier. It draws outside air through a wall or window vent indoors and ensures oxygen-rich air is cleaned of its pollutants before it comes inside.
NOTE: Not compatible with the IQAir accessories PF40, VMF, VM FlexVac, VM Inflow and FlexVac.